Two artists. Two sets of lyrics. Two controversies brewing.
28.06.2023 - 18:45 / deadline.com
It’s that time of year again — the break between Cannes and the fall festivals, when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences makes its membership invitations. The Oscars group said today that it has extended offers to 398 artists and execs — one more than last year — who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures.
The list includes actors, directors, writers, producers, musicians, executives, artist reps, publicists and below-the-liners such as casting directors, cinematographers, costume designers, film editors, makeup artists and hairstylists, production designers and sound pros.
“The Academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a statement. “They represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide.”
As usual, the invitees include newly minted Oscar winners, which this year include actors Ke Huy Quan and Austin Butler, filmmaking duo The Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), producer Jonathan Wang, cinematographer James Friend, songwriters M.M. Keeravaani and Chandrabose, film editor Paul Rodgers, makeup artist Annemarie Bradley, production designer Christian M. Goldbeck and set decorator Ernestine Hipper.
Among the 18 people invited to join the Academy’s Music branch are such big names as Taylor Swift, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and David Byrne.
AMPAS noted that if all of the 2023 invitees accept membership, the total members (including Emeritus) would be 10,817 and number of voting members will be 9,375.
Here are all of the 2023 invitees and their branches;
Two artists. Two sets of lyrics. Two controversies brewing.
A woman was arrested for trespassing on Taylor Swift’s beachfront property in Rhode Island over the July 4th weekend. The trespasser was found in front of Swift’s mansion after several "No Trespassing" signs were placed around the estate, Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella said, according to the Associated Press. Police said the woman was previously warned to stay away from Swift’s home. She was arrested Monday, and it's unclear if Swift was home at the time.
Taylor Swift surprised fans during the July 7 ‘Eras’ tour stop in Kansas City by bringing Taylor Lautner onstage.While performing at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on July 7, Swift premiered a new music video for ‘I Can See You (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)’ halfway through her set.The music video – which was self-directed by Taylor Swift herself and can be seen below – stars Joey King, Taylor Lautner and Presley Cash – the latter of whom had dated Swift in the past and was the topic of her hit 2009 song ‘Back To December’.Since 2009, Lautner and Swift have gone on to become friends, with Lautner declaring earlier this year that he felt “safe” about the release of ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’.Swift took the surprises in Kansas City one step further, bringing out Lautner, King and actress Presley Cash onstage with her. Lautner, who was the last to be introduced, spiralled into a backflip on his way down the ramp to join Swift and co.“Taylor, I respect you so much.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ concerts at Arrowhead Stadium would go way down on Friday.And lo and behold, we were right.At the time of publication, tickets for her two-night stint start at $991 before fees on Vivid Seats.Just 48 hours earlier, the lowest price on ‘Eras Tour’ tickets in KC were $1280 before fees.That’s a cool $289 in savings.Sometimes “all of this silence and patience, pining in anticipation” as Tay Tay sings in “Dress,” really does pay off.Need to know a little bit more information before committing to last-min tix?Keep reading.We’ve got all the details you’re looking for about Taylor’s two-night stint in Kansas City below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of what ticket prices are now versus what they cost on Wednesday, July 5 for each of Taylor’s two Kansas City gigs can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.
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Justin Trudeau was widely mocked on Twitter over a post where he asked Taylor Swift, using lyrics from her songs, to perform in Canada. “It’s me, hi,” Trudeau tweeted at Swift in response to her announcement of 14 new international show dates to her current tour that didn’t include Canada. “I know places in Canada would love to have you. So, don’t make it another cruel summer.
Taylor Swift comes to town.On July 7-8, the 12-time Grammy winner is headed to Kansas City’s GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium aka “The House that Mahomes built” for two huge concerts as part of her ongoing ‘Eras Tour.’And if you want to see the “Look What You Made Me Do” singer live, we found tickets for both of her stadium shows this weekend.The only thing is — they’re not cheap.Sure, you won’t be paying Super Bowl prices but you also won’t find tickets under $1000 before fees.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find was $1280 before fees on Vivid Seats.However, there is reason for Swifties to remain optimistic that seats will become more affordable as we inch closer to night one of Taylor’s two-night KC stint.Based on our records, ticket prices typically drop dramatically on the day of the concert.Therefore, if you’re on the fence about buying last-minute tickets, we recommend refreshing this page all week to see if a deal pops up.Who knows?You just might find an “Enchanted” deal.In the meantime, here’s everything you need to know — from best lower-level and floor seat prices to big name opening acts to a map of Arrowhead Stadium — about Swift’s short stay at the Chiefs’ home this weekend.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on upper-deck, lower-level and floor seats for each of Taylor’s pair of Kansas City gigs can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.
It’s become a weekly tradition.Each and every Friday, Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ ticket prices plummet.Per usual, this week is no different.On Monday, June 26, ticket prices for her pair of shows at Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium started at $1157 before fees on Vivid Seats.Now, just four short days later, Swifties can pick up last-minute tickets for just $764 before fees.While that may still seem like you’re ponying up top dollar, once you factor in that you’re saving $393 (!) by waiting 96 hours, it doesn’t seem quite as bad.And, while we hate to tell you “we told you so,” we told you so.So, if you’re in Cincy, we recommend you act fast.Sometimes “all of this silence and patience, pining in anticipation” as Tay Tay sings in “Dress,” really does pay off.Need to know a little bit more before committing to last-min tix?Keep reading.We’ve got all the details you’re looking for about Taylor’s two-night stint in Cincinnati below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of what ticket prices are now versus what they cost on Monday, June 26 for each of Taylor’s three Cincinnati concerts can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.
Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. The long list of artists and executives will bring the total number of Academy members to 10,817, as the 96th edition of the Oscars quickly approaches.Among the new members, some popular names include successful singer Taylor Swift, talented actress Keke Palmer, ‘Elvis’ star Austin Butler, fan-favorite actor Paul Mescal, ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ star Stephanie Hsu, and more.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is expanding its membership.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to 398 artists and executives to join the organization.Notable names among this year's invitees include Taylor Swift — nominated for her musical contributions to films like and — 2023 Best Actor nominees Austin Butler and Paul Mescal, Keke Palmer, Bill Hader, and The Weeknd, professionally known as Abel Makkonen Tesfaye.Other notable invitees include several members of the team, including Best Supporting Actor winner Ke Huy Quan and his co-star and fellow 2023 nominee Stephanie Hsu, as well the writing-directing team The Daniels, who won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay at this year's ceremony without being able to vote for themselves.Eight of this year's invitees — including The Daniels — were invited by multiple branches, and must select one branch to join upon accepting membership. «The Academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership.
Taylor Swift and Keke Palmer are getting a very special invitation.
Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Austin Butler, Ke Huy Quan, Keke Palmer, NT Rama Rao Jr and music superstar Taylor Swift are among the 398 artists and executives invited to join the membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. If all of this year’s invitees accept membership, it will bring the total number of overall Academy members to 10,817 (up from 10,665 last year), with 9,375 eligible to vote (a decrease from 9,665 due to deaths, retirements and moving to emeritus status) for the 96th Oscars, set to take place on March 10, 2024. The 2023 class is 40% women. 34% belong to underrepresented ethnic/racial communities and 52% hail from 51 countries and territories outside the United States. There are many recent Oscar nominees among the invitees, such as Austin Butler (“Elvis”), Paul Mescal (“Aftersun”), Stephanie Hsu (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”) and Kerry Condon (“The Banshees of Inisherin”). The list also includes many of the 95th ceremony’s winners, such as Ke Huy Quan (supporting actor for “Everything Everywhere All at Once”) cinematographer James Friend (“All Quiet on the Western Front”) and composer and songwriter M.M. Keeravani and Chandrabose (“Naatu Naatu” from “RRR”). Even the dynamic “RRR” lead acting duo of Ram Charan and N. T. Rama Rao Jr. have also been extended invitations, along with the film’s production designer Sabu Cyril and cinematographer K.K. Senthil Kumar.
Sydney TikTok user, Yana, is one of the Swifties telling the A-lister’s American fans to back off.“If you’re American, stay in your own country. I don’t even understand how you should be allowed to buy tickets here,” she said in a video posted on Tuesday.“You had 50 shows, 50.
Taylor keeps on truckin’.The ongoing, headline-making, groundbreaking ‘Eras Tour’ is stopping into Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium for a pair of huge back-to-back concerts this weekend on Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1.And if you want to see Taylor live in her Cincinnati Era, you can still grab last-minute tickets.Only problem is, it’ll cost ya.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $1157 before fees on Vivid Seats.However, there is reason to remain optimistic that seats will become more affordable as we inch closer to night one of Taylor’s two-night stint in Cincy.Therefore, if you’re on the fence about buying last-minute tickets, we recommend refreshing this page all week to see if a deal pops up.Who knows?You just might find an “Enchanted” deal.In the meantime, here’s everything you need to know — from best lower-level and floor seat prices to big name opening acts to a map of Paycor Stadium — about Swift’s short stay at the Bengals’ home this weekend.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on upper-deck, lower-level and floor seats for each of Taylor’s Cincinnati gigs can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.
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When Taylor Swift took to the stage at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday night, she continued her tradition of surprising fans with unexpected song choices.